1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 666 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Prelude | Avantime |
Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1641 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |